Mary the Mother of Jesus
October 17: St. Louise Established Our Lady as the Mother of the Daughters of Charity
Faced with potential difficulties in obtaining Church approval of the Daughters of Charity, St. Louise undertakes a pilgrimage to Chartres to ask for the help of Our Lady.
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and the Blessed Virgin Mary
New presentation featuring selections from the writings of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton about the Blessed Virgin Mary.
A Vincentian Minute: Praying with Vincent about Mary, the mother of Jesus
Fr. Rooney reveals the way Vincent prayed, through Vincent’s own words. This week: Mary.
The Miraculous Medal Association and the Vincentian Family
What are the bonds between the Miraculous Medal and the Vincentian Family? Slideshare presentation with reflection questions to share with your group.
Marian Spirituality and the Vincentian Charism
With the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary approaching, please enjoy this presentation based on the articles Marian Spirituality and the Vincentian Charism by Corpus Delgado, C.M., and The Blessed Virgin Mary in the Spiritual Experience of Saint...
Anecdotes of the Vincentian Family: Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal and the flag of the European Union
In 1949, a design competition for a common flag was convened in Strasbourg. Many sketches, 101 in total, were presented, and Arsene Heitz's design, a little-known local painter, was the winner. In 1989, Heitz, already an elderly person, revealed that his design was...
Mary At the Foot of the Cross: A Vincentian Lenten Reflection
Mary shows the path a model disciple should follow: ponder, meditate, treasure in the heart, hold and transform tension.
Five Faces of Mary
Father Robert Maloney, C.M. writes: “I offer these five Marian faces as a way of reflecting on the rich, varied tradition surrounding the Virgin Mary.”
The Rosary As Scrapbook of Mary’s Memories
You all know what a scrapbook is. It is not about throwing away scraps. It is about keeping memories alive.
June 30: First Miraculous Medals
The Miraculous Medal is a material object that points to the spiritual... a visible reminder of invisible realities. The Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to a young Daughter of Charity novice, Catherine Labouré, and gave her the design of the medal, in 1830. "When...
Mary and the Mommy School
Three words sum up Mary’s attitude: listening, decision, action. They are words that point out a way for us too as we face what the Lord asks of us in life. Listening, decision, action. (Pope Francis)
Recognizing the Child Jesus Today
Some stories need no comments. Here is the story of a new mother recognizing who she was caring for…